Bottoms Up 23 Build

[DonV]

I did double check and the Bolts are 9 3/4" up the transom. As I mentioned if you lay a 2" board across the top of the upper actuator brackets it's 26" from the bottom of the boat. The aluminum brackets, such as the Armstrong, have a different platform height than the Hermco pictured. Good luck.

[Kraken]

I'm getting close to installing tanks and plumbing then dropping the deck in. Now I'm second guessing myself on the deck height. This will be my last chance to add height. Its being raised 1.5" already. Is that enough?

My plan is a 28" Armstrong bracket an a 300 Suzuki (600 lbs). Will I have wet feet?

[CoreyTrx]

Check out the Bennett Bolt edge mount tabs. The upper actuator mount is only 6.39” up the transom versus 13” with the standard tabs

[DonV]

Actually Corey that measurement is against a 90 degree transom angle. Our 13 degree SeaCrafts move it up to 9 1/2" to 9 3/4". It's one of those tricky things ya gotta look out for. Check with Tom at Bennett, he can confirm. I saw the same drawing you saw in their ad/brochure, however not a lot of 90 degree transoms out there. Plus the more negative trim you use during install makes it even higher. They recommend 5/8", we did 1/2" and it looks fine.

Hate to do this, or admit this, however there is a thread on THT where Tom confirms this. 9 1/2" is 4" below my original Bennetts.

[Kraken]

Thanks for the information. I’m calling Tom tomorrow at Bennett to find the shortest actuator. I spend a lot of time in the water with my kids and can’t wait to have a big bracket for diving and spear fishing. Depending on what I find, I may have to work with Armstrong and get the bracket noched for clearance. I don’t want to cut the bracket myself and compromise the powder coat. I’ll keep the long actuator running through the bracket as plan b.

The coosa bonded in great. There are no hollow sounding spots and had good squeeze out. Later I will have a lot of holes to fill. Next up is the under deck plumbing and wire installation.

[Kraken]

Looks like the Bolt Edge Mounted tabs 1212ED will work. Only eats up 7”. I’m considering the auto tab controller. Is it worth it?

[DonV]

I'll try again, the Bennett 1212ED tabs will "eat up" 9.75" up your transom. Sorry about the sideways pictures, dang iPhone.

[Kraken]

Thanks for the measurements. I would have been screwed.

[CaptLloyd]

On my 23WA, I had to cut holes for my Lenco rams thru my Armstrong bracket. Not a big deal, just eye balling the location was a bit tricky.

Armstrong would not cut the holes...can't blame them, but they sent touch up paint.

I'm home this week if you want to see how I dealt with mine.

Lloyd

[DonV]

Going with the 25" or 30" shaft on the Zuke? I'll let you know after we get back from the Keys how the 1" raise in my brother's floor worked out with his 25" shaft G2 on his 27" bracket. As of right now the drain holes are well above the water....with a light load. More to come..